Ok Taecyeon's past drama works are gaining renewed attention

Ok Taecyeon's past drama filmography is currently receiving renewed attention, driven by his recent active roles. Specifically, works that, despite not achieving high viewership ratings during their initial broadcast, were highly praised by viewers for their solid storytelling and immersive development, are being re-evaluated.

The OCN drama 'Save Me', a cult thriller aired in 2017, started with viewership ratings in the 1% range and concluded with 4.8% for its final episode. Based on Jo Geum-san's webtoon 'Out of the World', Ok Taecyeon played Han Sang-hwan, a jobless youth who confronts a pseudo-religious cult. The tvN drama 'Blind', a thriller aired in 2022, mostly maintained viewership ratings in the 2-3% range, with Ok Taecyeon portraying detective Ryu Sung-jun, investigating a series of juror murders.

Bloggers attribute the low viewership of both dramas during their original run to factors such as cable channel broadcast times and the genre's difficulty in attracting new viewers mid-series. However, regardless of ratings, 'Save Me' is remembered for its intense plot development, and 'Blind' for its fast-paced narrative and intricate mystery, leaving a strong impression on viewers.